Train Holyhead to Runcorn from £43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Runcorn takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration: 98 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 13m

£35–65

Holyhead to Runcorn train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Holyhead and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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